I Will Deny
Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives Lyrics


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Everybody loves me but it doesn't mean they care
I'm just an arrow in the air
And I will fly and I will fly
My heart is stronger than the ticking of a clock
And for a week I took a walk
I will deny

It doesn't matter what my fortune tells for me
If I am tied to someone free
And she will fly and she will fly
My heart is stronger than the pumping of a pump
My memory's a useless stump
I will deny

Kiss me Carolyn, I like you cause you're cruel
You calculate my innocence and pull me in the pool
We fooled everyone cause everyone's a fool
But now I will deny, I will deny

I keep a diary of data to disclaim
It mentions all of you by name
And you will fry and you will fry
I have another one of people that are true
The only name in it is you
I will deny

And I've got secrets that are locked up so secure
That I've forgotten what they were
And they will die when I will die
I've got another one that anyone can see
And it's the only part of me
I will deny





And I will be what I will be, I will deny
And we shall see what we shall see, I will deny

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Will Deny" by Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives explore the idea of presenting a façade to the world, concealing one's true self and emotions, and the consequences of doing so. The song starts off by stating that everyone loves the singer but they don't really care about him. He is like an arrow in the air, flying aimlessly. The singer's heart is described as strong but he denies the truth and reality of his emotions. He also resists the fortune that he is dealt and instead chooses to fly away, denying his fate.


The second verse elaborates on the theme of denial and the singer's resistance to accepting his emotions. He talks about being tied to someone who is free and he denies the reality of this situation. He likens his heart to a pump and his memory to a useless stump, emphasizing the futility of his attempts to resist his emotions. The chorus repeats the theme of denial and the singer's determination to deny reality and present a façade to the world.


The third verse introduces Carolyn, who is cruel and calculates the singer's innocence. Together they fool everyone, but the singer is determined to deny the truth about their relationship. He keeps a diary of data that disclaims the truth about everyone he knows, and they will fry, or pay the consequences of his denial. He also has another secret diary containing his true feelings, but he denies its existence.


Overall, "I Will Deny" is a song about the consequences of denying one's true self and emotions. The singer resists his fate, denies his true feelings, and tries to present a façade to the world. However, his denial comes at a cost, and he ends up hurting himself and others with his actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody loves me but it doesn't mean they care
Although many people may express love and affection towards me, they may not truly care about me as an individual.


I'm just an arrow in the air
I feel directionless and without control over my own life.


And I will fly and I will fly
Despite feeling directionless, I will continue to move forward and pursue my goals with determination.


My heart is stronger than the ticking of a clock
My emotional strength exceeds the passing of time and the pressures of external forces.


And for a week I took a walk
I took time to reflect and explore my thoughts and emotions in solitude.


I will deny
I will conceal or reject certain aspects of my life or personality from others.


It doesn't matter what my fortune tells for me
My future is not predetermined by external factors, such as luck or wealth.


If I am tied to someone free
If I am in a relationship with someone who values their independence.


And she will fly and she will fly
My partner also has their own goals and aspirations, which they will pursue with determination.


My heart is stronger than the pumping of a pump
My emotional strength surpasses the physical processes of the body, such as a heartbeat.


My memory's a useless stump
My ability to remember certain events or details is severely impaired.


Kiss me Carolyn, I like you cause you're cruel
I am attracted to Carolyn because she is capable of being heartless or manipulative towards me.


You calculate my innocence and pull me in the pool
Carolyn is able to manipulate me into compromising or questionable situations by using my naïveté to her advantage.


We fooled everyone cause everyone's a fool
Our ability to deceive others is due to their own gullibility and lack of perception.


But now I will deny, I will deny
Despite our successful deceptions in the past, I will keep this part of my life hidden or deny any wrongdoing.


I keep a diary of data to disclaim
I maintain a record of information that can be used to refute or refute accusations against me.


It mentions all of you by name
My diary includes details about those who may be involved in or aware of my questionable actions.


And you will fry and you will fry
Those who are involved in or aware of my actions will face consequences or retribution.


I have another one of people that are true
I also keep a diary of individuals who I trust or consider to be genuine.


The only name in it is you
Your name is the only one that appears in my diary of trustworthy individuals.


And I've got secrets that are locked up so secure
I have information or actions that I have kept hidden and secure from others.


That I've forgotten what they were
Some of my secrets or actions are so deeply buried that I have since forgotten what they even were.


And they will die when I will die
My secrets and hidden actions will only cease to exist when I cease to exist.


I've got another one that anyone can see
I also have a public-facing persona that is open for anyone to observe and judge.


And it's the only part of me
This public persona is the only aspect of myself that others are able to see or perceive.


And I will be what I will be, I will deny
I will hold onto my secrets and hidden actions, regardless of how they may reflect on my public persona.


And we shall see what we shall see, I will deny
The outcomes of my hidden actions will remain hidden from others, and I will continue to deny any wrongdoing.




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